- Enrollment
- 3,300
- Students per teacher
- 32:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · American Fork, UT
Dan W. Peterson
Federal NCES profile for Dan W. Peterson, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490003000014
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dan W. Peterson earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 91% of Utah schools.
- #3 of 8
- schools in American Fork · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.3:1
- small classes for Utah
- 29.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Dan W. Peterson has class sizes smaller than 91% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dan W. Peterson ranks #3 of 8 schools in American Fork, UT.
School address
District: Alpine District · Utah
NCES ID 490003000014 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Dan W. Peterson grew from 227 students in 2022-23 to 245 in 2023-24 (+7.9%).
Teacher FTE added 18.6 → 20.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 490003000014 · American Fork, UT Other · SMALL · TRAD
257 enr · 14.3:1 · 29.5% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Cedar Valley High (3,300 students)
Dan W. Peterson grew from 227 students in 2022-23 to 245 in 2023-24 (+7.9%). Teacher FTE added 18.6 → 20.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Dan W. Peterson in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cedar Valley H
Cedar Valley High
3,300 students
- Westlake High
Westlake High
3,052 students
- Lone Peak High
Lone Peak High
2,484 students
- Skyridge High
Skyridge High School
2,483 students
- American Fork
American Fork High
2,316 students
- This school 257
Dan W. Peterson
257 students
What this shows Dan W. Peterson reports 257 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dan W. Peterson compares
Dan W. Peterson is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 33% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.5% | ▲ 5% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 257 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
257
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% above the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 9% in Utah - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$9,266
per pupil, district-wide
- below Utah avg of $10,678
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.4%
Hispanic or Latino 19.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.3%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 1.9%
Asian 1.9%
Largest group: White at 70.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.5, Dan W. Peterson is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
District finance for Alpine District reports $9,266 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dan W. Peterson Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westlake High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lone Peak High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Skyridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| American Fork High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dan W. Peterson's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,052
- Students per teacher
- 31.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,484
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,483
- Students per teacher
- 28.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,316
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~257 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dan W. Peterson
How many students attend Dan W. Peterson?
Dan W. Peterson has 257 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in American Fork, UT. CCD year-over-year: 227 (2022-23) → 245 (2023-24), up 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dan W. Peterson?
The student-teacher ratio at Dan W. Peterson is 14.3:1, which is 33% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dan W. Peterson?
29.5% of students at Dan W. Peterson are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dan W. Peterson?
The largest demographic group at Dan W. Peterson is White at 70.4% of enrollment, in American Fork, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dan W. Peterson?
Dan W. Peterson has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dan W. Peterson rank among schools in American Fork?
By Resource Investment Index, Dan W. Peterson ranks #3 of 8 schools in American Fork, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in American Fork on the city page.
What other schools are in Alpine District?
Besides Dan W. Peterson, Alpine District also operates Cedar Valley High (3,300 students), Westlake High (3,052 students), and Lone Peak High (2,484 students). See the Alpine District district page for the complete list.